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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NBA DraftKings Optimizer.
| P | Hyun-Jin Ryu |
| C | Jonathan Lucroy |
| 1B | Eric Thames |
| 2B | Jonathan Villar |
| SS | Adam Rosales |
| 3B | Luis Valbuena |
| OF One | Jarrett Parker |
| OF Two | Matt Olson |
| OF Three | Denard Span |
| Salary | $25,800 |
| Expected Points | 108.27 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,200 | 40.57 | 4.41 |
| Luis Severino | DET | $9,600 | 38.90 | 4.05 |
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,200 | 37.68 | 4.59 |
| Aaron Nola | HOU | $9,500 | 35.31 | 3.72 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyun-Jin Ryu | STL | $8,200 | 37.68 | 4.59 |
| Carlos Martínez | WSH | $9,200 | 40.57 | 4.41 |
| Steven Matz | CIN | $6,800 | 29.02 | 4.27 |
| Dylan Bundy | BAL | $8,100 | 34.42 | 4.25 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Sánchez | DET | $3,400 | 10.70 | 3.15 |
| Yasmani Grandal | STL | $2,700 | 9.98 | 3.69 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Lucroy | TB | $2,300 | 9.66 | 4.20 |
| Cameron Rupp | HOU | $2,200 | 8.92 | 4.05 |
| Mike Zunino | TEX | $2,100 | 8.09 | 3.85 |
| Buster Posey | SF | $2,600 | 9.95 | 3.83 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.79 | 3.28 |
| Cody Bellinger | STL | $4,200 | 13.79 | 3.28 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,600 | 13.71 | 5.27 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,600 | 13.71 | 5.27 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,600 | 13.71 | 5.27 |
| Eric Thames | CLE | $2,600 | 13.71 | 5.27 |
| Yonder Alonso | TEX | $2,600 | 10.70 | 4.12 |
| Mark Reynolds | TB | $2,600 | 10.36 | 3.98 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Altuve | PIT | $4,100 | 13.31 | 3.25 |
| Jonathan Schoop | BAL | $3,700 | 12.44 | 3.36 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 12.20 | 3.70 |
| Brian Dozier | OAK | $3,900 | 12.06 | 3.09 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Villar | CLE | $2,300 | 10.36 | 4.50 |
| Neil Walker | CIN | $2,700 | 10.10 | 3.74 |
| Joe Panik | SF | $2,400 | 8.98 | 3.74 |
| Daniel Murphy | CHC | $3,300 | 12.20 | 3.70 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corey Seager | STL | $3,800 | 12.06 | 3.17 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Paul DeJong | WSH | $3,200 | 11.29 | 3.53 |
| Elvis Andrus | TOR | $4,000 | 11.20 | 2.80 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trevor Story | TB | $2,400 | 10.44 | 4.35 |
| Amed Rosario | CIN | $2,200 | 8.59 | 3.90 |
| Brandon Crawford | SF | $2,100 | 8.11 | 3.86 |
| Jordy Mercer | LAD | $2,200 | 7.95 | 3.61 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Arenado | TB | $4,100 | 14.28 | 3.48 |
| Kris Bryant | ATL | $3,900 | 14.22 | 3.65 |
| Manny Machado | BAL | $3,700 | 12.19 | 3.29 |
| Travis Shaw | CLE | $3,300 | 12.01 | 3.64 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Luis Valbuena | MIL | $2,000 | 9.00 | 4.50 |
| Pablo Sandoval | SF | $2,200 | 8.30 | 3.77 |
| Asdrúbal Cabrera | CIN | $2,700 | 9.92 | 3.67 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Trout | MIL | $5,200 | 14.40 | 2.77 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | ARZ | $4,700 | 14.38 | 3.06 |
| Bryce Harper | CHC | $5,000 | 14.32 | 2.86 |
| Nelson Cruz | TEX | $4,900 | 12.78 | 2.61 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Parker | SF | $2,100 | 9.67 | 4.60 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Matt Olson | SEA | $2,000 | 8.80 | 4.40 |
| Albert Almora Jr. | ATL | $2,300 | 9.72 | 4.22 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk.